Top Alice Springs Sightseeing Tours in 2026

Explore the highlights of the West MacDonnell Ranges on a guided tour from Alice Springs—without the hassle of driving or planning. In just one day, check off multiple sites, including Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, Ormiston Gorge, Ochre Pits, Ellery Creek Big Hole, and Glen Helen. Enjoy short walks into dramatic gorges, discover hidden waterholes, capture classic Outback photos, and swim at select spots (conditions permitting).

West and East MacDonnell Ranges Full-Day Tour is an excellent opportunity to explore the panoramic landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges & famous gaps in the East MacDonnell Ranges, and experience historical and colourful places in Alice Springs, Central Australia. Your tour will start with hotel pick-up. The destinations are Anzac Hill, John Flynn's Grave Historical Reserve, Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, Honeymoon Gap. At lunchtime, we return to Alice Springs for lunch. After finishing the tour destinations in the West MacDonnell Ranges, we proceed to Emily Gap and Jessie Gap in the East MacDonnell Ranges. Once you finish the designated viewpoints, we can extend our visit to Anzac Hill to enjoy the Sunset. Finally, we conclude your tour and drop you back to your desired destinations. During this tour, you will enjoy attractions and scenic driving for 10.5 hours.

Sometimes driving through a small part of the Australian Outback isn’t enough. See the desert from above on a morning hot-air balloon ride. This tour from Alice Springs gets you up in the air near dawn for a scenic ride. Spot wildlife, including the elusive Red Kangaroo, from above, take in views of the landscape, and enjoy sparkling wine afterward.

Uluru, Kata Tjuta, and Kings Canyon are spread across a vast stretch of the Red Centre, which makes them hard to combine on your own. Travel with a guide and camp under the outback sky, taking guided hikes in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and Watarrka National Park. Watch Uluru at sunrise and sunset, when the light shifts across the rock. Follow the tour with a multilingual audio guide including Dutch.

Visit the original Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs working base that commenced in 1939. Have a look at the wide variety of historic radios including a Traeger Pedal Radio and learn what it was like to communicate before telephones were invented. There is a large display of historic medical equipment that would have been used on the RFDS flights of the past. See the evolution of aeroplanes used by RFDS with a range of model aeroplanes to take you through each decade. Relive the true experience of a patient and see what its like to fly with RFDS Pilot with our RFDS virtual reality Walk through the museum and meet Alf Traeger and Nurse Kathy through interactive technology. Learn about the history and the activities of the RFDS’s pilots, engineers, doctors and nurses, and the experiences of the patients that are cared for each day.

Visiting Uluru from Alice Springs without local insight or transport can be difficult, but this guided tour makes the experience both easy and meaningful. Explore Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park on guided walks that highlight the site’s changing colors and cultural significance, with time at Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Cultural Centre to learn about Anangu traditions and Aboriginal history. The day concludes with a sunset experience at Uluru, complete with a glass of sparkling wine and a barbecue dinner.

Australia’s Red Centre is home to many natural attractions, but its size and terrain make it hard to cover independently. Experience the Australian Outback and its highlights in just three days on this guided tour, starting and ending in Alice Springs. Visit Uluru, learn about local Aboriginal culture, and walk through national parks on this activity-packed Outback itinerary.

Explore the majestic landscapes of the Red Centre on a five-day journey from Alice Springs, featuring iconic sites like Uluru, Kata Tjuta, and Kings Canyon. This small-group tour offers a blend of guided walks through ancient terrains, cultural experiences, and comfortable accommodations, including glamping tents under a starry sky. Enjoy breathtaking views and immerse yourself in the rich traditions of the Anangu people, ensuring a unique and enriching adventure in Australia's spiritual heart. - Duration: 5 days, designed for travelers aged 18 and over - Small group sizes (4-13), providing personalized experiences - Includes most meals, accommodation, and entrance fees to national parks - Features guided activities like the Kings Canyon Rim Walk and Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience

Most visitors experience Alice Springs Desert Park during the day, but this evening tour offers a rare chance to explore the desert after dark, when the environment comes to life in a completely different way. Join your guide on a nighttime walking tour and discover how plants and animals adapt to cooler desert temperatures. As nocturnal creatures begin to emerge, keep watch for species such as echidnas and mala, and gain insight into Australia’s central desert ecosystems in a setting few visitors get to experience.

Let someone else do the driving and sit back and enjoy the scenery of Australia’s rugged Red Centre with this one-way transfer from Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock). Travel by air-conditioned coach through the mystical desert of the Northern Territory while your driver-guide points out passing attractions and shares Aboriginal history. Stretch your legs at stops throughout the journey.

Experience the West MacDonnell Ranges' stunning beauty and rich history with a half-day tour that takes you through the heart of Australia's iconic outback landscapes. From sweeping panoramic views to fascinating historical sites, this tour offers an unforgettable adventure. You’ll explore key attractions, including Anzac Hill, John Flynn’s Grave Memorial, Simpsons Gap, Honeymoon Gap, and Standley Chasm, all while learning about the area's deep Aboriginal significance and pioneering history. Your tour starts with Airport/ hotel pick up and drop off at your hotel/ airport at the end of your tour.

Simplify your travel between Alice Springs and Uluru with this handy coach transfer including hotel pickup. Self-driving the six-hour-plus journey can be stressful, especially if you'd rather enjoy the views. Sit back and relax as you're driven through the outback. The early morning start gives you the chance to nap along the way, and you can purchase a meal at one of the rest stops.

The West MacDonnell Ranges half-day private charter service tour is an excellent opportunity to explore the panoramic landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges. View spectacular outback scenery and take photos as we travel through magnificent Outback Country, stopping at the many historical locations. Tour attractions include hotel pickup, Anzac Hill, John Flynn's Grave Historical Reserve, Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, Honeymoon Gap, and return to your hotel. With our charter bus service, your group has the vehicle to yourselves.

Discover the legendary heart of Outback culture on this half-day highlights tour of Alice Springs. Visit the historic Overland Telegraph Station and learn how residents have adapted to ultra-remote living at the Royal Flying Doctor Service base and the School of the Air. Encounter fearsome desert creatures at the Alice Springs Reptile Park, and take in sweeping views of the West MacDonnell Ranges from the top of Anzac Hill.

The East MacDonnell Ranges half-day Private Charter Service tour is an excellent opportunity to explore the panoramic landscapes of the East MacDonnell Ranges. View spectacular outback scenery and take photos as we travel along through magnificent Outback Country, stopping at the many historical locations. The East MacDonnell Ranges are popular as Central Australia’s most famous outback landscapes – gaps, gorges, bush walks, Aboriginal art, and unique geological formations.

Travel from Alice Springs to Uluru via Kings Canyon on a private one-day charter through the spectacular landscapes of Central Australia at your own pace. Discover ancient geology, desert flora and fauna, Aboriginal culture, and iconic Red Centre landmarks. Along the way, we stop at Erldunda Roadhouse to see the famous “Centre of the Centre” survey post and spot local emus, where you can feed the emus. Explore Kings Canyon on the spectacular self-guided 6-kilometre Rim Walk, including the Garden of Eden and breathtaking 360-degree views. Allow 3–4 hours, with about 500 steep steps at the start. Enjoy a break at Kings Creek Station before visiting Mount Conner Lookout, famously known as “Fooluru,” and viewing an ancient inland salt lake. Stop at Curtin Springs Restaurant for a short meal (at your expense) break before continuing to Uluru. Your journey concludes with drop-off at your Uluru accommodation.

Discover East MacDonnell Ranges & Alice Town Highlights. The half-day tour provides an excellent overview of Alice Springs, allowing you to explore the town and the picturesque East MacDonnell Ranges. Your adventure will begin with visits to several local attractions, including the Araluen Arts Centre, the Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Tour Facility, and the Anzac hill. After experiencing the town's highlights, you’ll head out to the surrounding countryside, where you’ll visit Emily Gap and Jessie Gap, two significant Aboriginal spiritual sites. Then you will visit Corroboree Rock where you will take a short walk with our guide around the rock base. Next you will visit Trephina Gorge nature park, and Australia the largest ghost gum tree. The tour culminates at Anzac hill, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the town and the desert as the sun sets over the MacDonnell Ranges.

With just the right amount of time to experience the very best of Australia’s Red Centre, this journey takes you deep into its most iconic landscapes. Stand in awe at Uluru as it changes colour with the light, explore the striking domes of Kata Tjuta, and walk through the dramatic gorges of Kings Canyon. Each day brings a new highlight, with time to truly take it all in, not just rush through it. As the sun sets, settle into an authentic outback camping experience under a sky full of stars simple, real, and unforgettable, with a soft landing at the end of each day. Start your adventure in Alice Springs and finish in Yulara, having experienced the Red Centre the way it’s meant to be seen: raw, powerful, and unforgettable.

Alice Springs to Uluru One Day Tour Private Charter Service is an excellent opportunity to explore the panoramic desert landscapes of the region. Along the way, the bus will stop at Erldunda Roadhouse for a break. After a short break, we will continue to Uluru. Once we arrive in Uluru, you will start with Mala Walk. After Mala Walk, you will continue to Lungkata Walk. After finishing two walks, you will go on the Kuniya Walk. Our next attraction will be the Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Here, you will have time to learn about the local Pitjantjatjara people and buy souvenirs. After the cultural centre, we will travel to Kata Tjuta (Olgas) for a beautiful Walpa Gorge walk. Your tour group will enjoy the walk alone. Once you complete your walks, we will leave the Uluru-Kata Tjuta site and head back to Curtain Springs, where you will get something to eat from Curtain Springs restaurant. Finally, we will leave from Curtain Springs and drop you at your hotel in Alice Springs.

Start in Alice Springs and see the whole Red Centre in six days, by day and by night. Walk the rim of Kings Canyon, travel the remote Mereenie Loop and explore both the West and East MacDonnell Ranges before finishing at Uluru and Kata Tjuta, with two chances to watch the sun set over the Rock. The nights are just as special. In the West Macs, a Traditional Owner shares First Nations stories of the stars on their own Country. In the East Macs, lasers and telescopes reveal the southern sky at Star Camp, where you sleep in an Eco Star Tent beneath the Milky Way. You will swim at Ellery Creek Big Hole, walk Kata Tjuta's Valley of the Winds, learn about Anangu culture at the Cultural Centre and walk around the base of Uluru after sunrise. Small group of up to 16, local expert guide, all main meals and camping included.

A Relaxed Four-Day Journey Through Iconic Landscapes and Ancient Cultures This adventure starts and ends in Alice Springs. Take a relaxed journey to the heart of Australia and experience its wondrous highlights with this four-day experience. The extended length of this trip gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the remote Australian outdoors. Take in stunning views of heritage-listed sites and witness ancient cultural practices. Enjoy drinks and canapes as the sun goes down and tick the coveted Uluru sunset experience off your list. You will travel with a friendly, professional and accredited tour guide on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure through the heart of Australia.

Are you looking for a way to explore the Outback without joining a tour group? Join this self-guided driving tour with Clive Gregory, an expert guide in Central Australia, and enjoy the Outback at your own pace. Journey from Alice Springs to Ross River Resort, exploring the majestic East MacDonnell Ranges. Unveil Aboriginal creation stories, Arltunga's gold rush, and local legends shaping the rugged landscape. Highlights include Jesse Gap, Corroboree Rock, and insights into Alec Ross's wartime experiences. Clive Gregory, an accredited guide, shares Central Australia's rich history, geology, biodiversity, and local culture, ensuring an engaging experience for all. Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it. You can use the virtual tour option at home, too. Once you have booked, you will receive instructions and a unique code to download the tour. The app displays directions to the starting point; when you’re in the right place, tap start.

Four days, exploring four iconic locations (Uluru, Kings Canyon, Kata Tjuta and Tjoritja West MacDonnell Ranges) all wrapped up in one tour. This small group adventure encompasses the very best the Red Centre has to offer. There is a very good reason why Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.  In 1987, the international community recognized the park's spectacular geological formations, rare plants, and exceptional natural beauty. A few of the highlights include exploring Ormiston Gorge, Ochre Pits and Ellery Creek Big Hole, hiking through the Valley of the Winds or Walpa Gorge, and exploring Mutitjulu Waterhole, Kuniya Piti, and Kantju Gorge. We provide two different sleeping options at our permanent campsites, with twin share safari tents, or you can try out a traditional swag experience. (canvas-covered bedroll) This tour starts and finishes in Alice Springs only, please advise us of your accommodation at the time of booking.